Development and psychometric evaluation of a dutch questionnaire for the assessment of anorectal and lower urinary tract symptoms

Background and study aims : Epidemiological studies have shown a frequent coexistence of symptoms and diseases affecting the anorectum and lower urinary tract. To further investigate combined symptoms and pathology of both pelvic viscera we developed a self-reported questionnaire, in Dutch, which extensively evaluates habits, complaints and symptoms of both viscera. We describe the construction and the psychometric properties of this questionnaire.Patients and methods : This prospective study was conducted in 56 patients with anorectal symptoms, 41 patients with lower urinary tract symptoms an... Mehr ...